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—Photos by Chris Lundy (Left) High Flying Pages featured acrobats and a motorcycle show. (Right) Eli Stuerze, 4, of Whiting, is being brave as Spider-Man on the Frog Hopper ride. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – There was a lot to see at the Ocean County Fair – and a lot to learn, touch, and talk about, too. The fair, which runs for five days at the Robert J. Miller Airpark in Berke-
ley, expanded offerings to be more hands-on this year. Sure, there was still the usual rides and boardwalk-style games. And fair food like popcorn, roasted peanuts, Italian sausage, cotton candy
and ice cream. Vendors were selling clothing and jewelry, and booths were set up for government services, politicians, and political hopefuls. But this year, there was more of an interactive feel to it.
The 4-H Club, which has long had a close association with the fair, had made some changes. While there had always been a horse demonstration, this time there was a fenced in area closer to (Fair - See Page 4)
County May Sue State Over Immigration, State Says Not Necessary By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – While the federal government issues one rule on how to deal with undocumented residents, the state has issued another. The county is looking to sue the state in federal court to enable them to continue following federal guidelines. However, the state says they don’t need to stop doing anything they are already doing. At a recent meeting of the Ocean County Freeholders, they authorized the county attorney to
move forward on a federal suit against the state, assistant county administrator Michael Fiure said. There is no timeline yet on the lawsuit, as the attorney still needs to prepare the complaint. Currently, when an inmate is brought into the Ocean County Jail, they are interviewed about their country of origin and where they are born, Fiure said. If there are any red flags, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is notified. It is (Lawsuit - See Page 27)
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Marking 40 Years As The Voice Of Ocean County Sports By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Success in radio is based, in large part, on using your time wisely. Three minute songs. Two minute segments. Commercial breaks. For 40 years, Kevin Williams has used his time wisely. Signing on for the first time in July of 1979, he was WOBM’s first full time sports director. In an office decorated with, unsurprisingly, sports memorabilia, he talked about how things have changed – and how they haven’t – over four decades in the business. Back then, WOBM’s slogan “We’re Ocean County” was more than just talk. When the station began in 1968, 92.7 FM was the only commercial station in Ocean County. There was a lot of room to grow, and to forge their identity. As for sports, the station ran a highlight reel of the big national games, but 90 percent of it was high school athletics. Williams gave a five-minute sports segment (Voice - See Page 4)
Toms River, South Toms River Joining Tax Rebate Program By Carley Doktorski TOMS RIVER - For Toms River and South Toms River residents, saving money on property taxes could be as simple as swiping a debit card. In what could be the first regional business partnership of its kind in the state, the Township of Toms River has partnered with South Toms River so that residents can receive property tax credits by shopping locally. A Visa debit card will soon be available to all Toms River and South Toms River residents. Each time the resident uses the debit card, a percentage of their purchase will be applied as credit towards the resident’s property taxes (Rebate - See Page 17)
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Continued From Page 1 where people could see them. A child talked about the horses and answered questions. There were activities about horses nearby. All of the 4-H exhibits were under one huge tent. Instead of specific squares where the rabbits or fowl are, for example, the cages now snaked along one side, creating a natural flow of traffic. The seeing eye dog demonstrations also told visitors about their training. These moments were not lost on the fairgoers. Deen Dougherty of Manahawkin shared what she learned from the seeing eye demo, and happily was able to pet one of the dogs. She was able to take time with the trainer, and speak one-on-one with her about the animals. She was there with her sister, Joyce Sullivan of Manahawkin. One event was a little too interactive except for the most brave. This was the High Flying Pages thrill show. This featured acrobats and two motorcyclists riding inside a metal sphere. In one instance, they
brought an audience member into the sphere. A staff member kept her safe while the motorcyclist ran circles around her. “We come every year. It’s a nice family tradition,” said Bernie Meyer of Berkeley. His family was at a booth where people could walk through a butterfly garden. They had sponges soaked with sugar water and were taught how to interact safely with the delicate creatures. The butterfly show was the most commented about attraction this year, reported Jeff Adams, fair manager. “We lost Thursday with the rain,” he said. “But even with the heat, people came out” on the other days. He estimated there were at least 50,000 guests coming through the fair over the five days. The chainsaw carver, Dennis Beach, provided several pieces to the fair and people were able to watch him work. As people bought the pieces at the fair’s main table, several said they had looked him up online to see what kind of work he does, Adams said. He won an international competition in 2017. So, even with this rustic hobby, people are using the internet to learn more.
—Photos by Chris Lundy (Left) The butterfly garden was a popular attraction. (Right) Tyler Fiore, 4, of Manahawkin pets a bunny in the 4-H tent.
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Continued From Page 1 at 5:35 a.m. Steve Paul would start his show right after. As they made a transition, the two would have a little on-air banter. Over time, a minute of conversation became two, two became three. Eventually, their banter got longer than Williams’ entire segment. This transitioned into “Coffee With Kevin” from 5 a.m. To 6 a.m. It was an hour of two guys talking about whatever interested them. This grew into co-hosting the morning show from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. with Paul until 1996. He still has an on-air presence with the Hometown View, where he sounds off on whatever’s on his mind for 2-2.5 minutes. “I’ve never been censored but I’ve probably irked a person or two,” he said, laughing. Throughout his career, he’s always had his finger on the pulse of the local sports community. Even if the way he reports on it is different. When he began, the DJs used records. Then, there were 8-tracks. Eventually, there were CDs. Now, there’s just a computer with everything installed on it. Some of the character of those old days are lost in the sterile, digital environment. He admits he’s “technology challenged,” but does what he needs to do. There’s still a hunger for local sports coverage in the area, but the method people get it has expanded. This fall, they will be streaming video on Shore Sports Network, one of their websites. You can listen to content on your radio, of course. Or you can listen through your computer. You can get a free app on your mobile device. People want information immediately, and if you can’t provide it, they’re going to find it somewhere else. Radio stations have to be flexible to meet
customers wherever they may be, whether it’s in their car or on their tablet, he said. He called this the ‘ATM mentality.’ Convenience is key. The station had been sold a few times, most recently to Townsquare. Thankfully, through it all, ultra-local coverage, and sports, were a priority. “I’ve been really lucky to work for different companies, and had superiors who let me do what I do well,” he said. Williams had always been involved in sports, and has always been with WOBM. There were times he thought about going for a bigger audience. He had sent tapes to ESPN, when that started, for example. But if he had been got that job, he would have lost out on a lot of opportunities. “I never missed anything. I walked my daughter to school. I went to 3 p.m. baseball games” for his kids, he said. “I met a lot of people, and they’ve become lifelong friends.” There are some things that WOBM will always be known for. Snow closures, for example. These used to be compiled by someone answering phones, and DJs reading the list over the air. Now, school officials log in and enter the info directly to the station’s website. Most schools robo-call parents, too. Local sports is another thing they will always be known for. They have become “the go-to source or high school sports in the shore area.” The hunger for local sports content is still strong, reaching 1 million views a month. They crafted a partnership with the Shore Conference, working events with them and streaming football games. The station took on the WOBM Christmas Classic in 1984. The huge basketball tournament was hosted at Ocean County College over winter break for (Voice - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 4 many years until moving to High School North’s arena. Williams had pitched the idea of WOBM taking it over after Southern Regional School District was considering dropping it. They also just held the 42nd annual All-Shore Gridiron Classic, with football teams from all over the region. He’s met the Todd Fraziers of the Jersey shore area, watching them come up in the ranks and knowing “This kid is going somewhere.” The media has to be careful how they cover these stand-outs. “It’s not fair to create a 17-year-old superstar,” he said. What’s amazing about these stars is that they are really decent people, he said. They were good kids who grew up to be wonderful adults. There’s also more pressure on kids these days, and it’s hard for them to be under scrutiny like this. Social media has made bashing them a lot easier, and he’s not just talking about kids bullying each other. There are parents who are ripping on some of these kids when they have a bad day. “They’re 16! People who make millions of dollars have bad days,” he said. People have changed, too. “A lot of people are very connected to where they came from,” he said. There are a lot of retirees who don’t have the same emotional link to the local high schools. “There’s always a part of them left back home.” There are also a lot more people in general. Back in the day, there were just a handful of high schools. If you grew up in Toms River, you went to Toms River High School. Now, there are three. Someone who went to South might not care about how well East did in a game.
The Toms River Times, July 20, 2019, Page 5 Although his voice is so recognizable as a stalwart of local coverage, he hates the sound of it. Others don’t share that opinion, though, since he’s routinely asked to host events. “It took a long time for me to learn to say ‘no,’” he joked. But good things have come from when he’s said ‘yes.’ He was involved in the Toms River-Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, chairing it for a year. That’s just one of many things he was involved in. The Beachwood Fireworks Committee. He is a trustee for the Toms River Student Loan Fund. Beachwood Soccer. Big Brothers Big Sisters. The list keeps going. The work schedule is still pretty daunting. He’s in the station at 4 a.m., doing the morning coverage, and recording different versions of material. He’s still in the building 12 hours later. From September through May, he’s easily in the building 12-14 hours a day. All of this is tiring, since he’s 63, but it doesn’t mean he’s retiring. “I don’t know that I’d like to be bored.”
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Filing Deadline For School Board Candidates Is July 29
By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – Nominating petitions for board of education seats are due by 4 p.m. July 29 to the Ocean County Clerk’s Office. Those petitions are available in person at the clerk’s office in the Ocean County Courthouse, Election Services, room 107, 118 Washington St. in Toms River, or at the Ocean County Southern Service Center at 179 Main St. in Manahawkin. Board of Education members are elected during the general election, which this year is Nov. 5. There are 66 open seats this election cycle. Candidates running on the same slate can file one petition, Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella said. They may also choose a
three-word slogan which, if used, must be part of the petition and will appear under their names on the ballot. “Simply, more than one candidate can appear and circulate the same petition for the same office and term,” he said. “In the past, petitions had to be filed separately, even if all the candidates were running on one slate.” Petitions must be filed with disclosure statements, which declare a candidate has not been convicted of a disqualifying crime. Candidates who need more information can call the election office at 732-929-2153. A list of candidates will be available after July 29 at oceancountyclerk.com or facebook.com/oceancountyclerk.
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Deborah is recognized as a top 7 percent in the nation for heart surgery outcomes and we are excited to connect former players with our specialists.” With over 10,000 members nationwide, the NFLA has a large membership base right here at home in New Jersey, some of which require special medical attention. According to statistics compiled by the NFLA, football retirees over 50 years old have a 13.5 percent rate of coronary heart disease, 46 percent rate of high blood pressure and a 44 percent rate of high cholesterol. These former players also exceed the national averages for poor leg circulation and other heart conditions. A high percentage of NFLA members also suffer from sleep apnea, asthma and diabetes. “NFL Alumni is proud to partner with Deborah Heart and Lung Center,” says NFL Alumni CEO Beasley Reece. “This partnership will grant our former players access to world class medical services across the country while supporting our mission to better the quality of life for our former NFL athletes.” Through this partnership, NFLA members will receive one-on-one attention for their integrated care. For more information, visit DemandDeborah.org.
2019 Juried Summer Arts Fest in Toms River By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Attention artists! Now is the chance to show the world your artwork by applying to participate in the 2019 Juried Summer Arts Fest in Toms River! The art festival will be held on August 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., on the lawn at 28-46 Hadley Ave, Toms River, opposite the Ocean County Historical Society. The event is free and open to the public, and will feature art, music and food trucks. Rain date: August 18. The juried art categories are: painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, digital, metal and glass art. You could win up to $1,750 in prizes! For more information or to submit your application, visit the TRAC Facebook page, email tomsriveartistcomunity732@gmail. com or call 732-604-5761. The festival is also seeking musicians to showcase their talent as a donation to the TRAC.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE County Prepared To Service Pets with Disaster Relief
By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY — According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, over a third of US households are also home to a furry companion. In Ocean County, many local families have dogs or cats they consider part of the family. In an effort to service both humans and animals in the event of an emergency, Ocean County has become the newest member of the AKC Pet Disaster Relief program. AKC Reunite is the largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States. Their national program, AKC Pet Disaster Relief, is dedicated to keeping pets and their owners safe in response to natural or civil disasters. In collaboration with local American Kennel Club dog clubs and dog lovers, AKC Reunite presented an emergency trailer to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office. The AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer will be available to dispatch to any disaster scene that needs assistance sheltering pets. “We are beyond grateful to AKC Reunite and the Kennel Club of Philadelphia for providing us with this life-saving tool for our community,” said Kevin Cooney of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office. “Our department is now better equipped to help pets and pet owners in the case of a disaster.” In the event of an emergency, the AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailers create a safe, temporary home for at least 65 pets during the first 72 hours after a disaster is declared. Inside the trailers you will find essential animal care items including crates and carriers,
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
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Everyone Should Be Able To Vote In Primaries Last month, 7.7 percent of New Jersey voters went to the polls to vote in party primaries that were, for the most part, noncompetitive. That was hailed as an increase from the 3 percent that voted four years ago. Americans are deeply concerned about our country - just look at the level of volunteering and charitable giving in New Jersey and nationally. We care what happens. So why is voter participation so low? Not apathy. It’s failed political system that lacks transparency, is divisive, controlled by party insiders and overly reliant on campaign contributions. We represent the 2.4 million independent voters that were locked out of the primaries. There are more voters registered as unaffiliated in NJ than in either of the major political parties. It’s hypocritical to bemoan participation
rates when you exclude 40 percent of the registered voters in the state. As leaders of New Jersey Independent Voters (Sue Davies) and No Labels New Jersey (Steve Barratt), we are advocating for the New Jersey Democratic and Republican Parties to Open the 2020 Presidential Primaries to all New Jersey independents. Independents across our state want to participate in the presidential primary process without having to compromise their independence. Our tax dollars pay for these elections and we deserve to be heard. The parties have the opportunity to broaden the conversation and participation in 2020. It is time for a democracy experiment. Steve Barratt Long Valley, NJ Sue Davies Jersey City, NJ
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Read The Mueller Report The Mueller Report, issued April 18, 2019, by the Department of Justice consists of 2 Volumes, with a Table of Contents preceding each volume. It is more or less 448 pages in length (an exact count difficult to determine due to varying paginations). Table of Contents for Volume One consists of 5 pages; the TOC for Volume Two consists of 4 pages. Appendixes A, B, C and D run some 53 pages (395-448). The cover is black, appropriately, because this report signals the demise of our democratic republic. The title coloring is appropriate in that The Mueller Report is rendered in gold, Trump’s favorite decorative choice in his properties. Reading the report seems boring due to its dry, lawyerly and/or unimaginative recitation of facts implicating Trump and his posse in many illegal activities. It is somewhat frustrating too because of its reluctance to draw definitive legal conclusions as to the president’s guilt. Most ordinary citizens who read the Report or at least a portion of it will be forced by logic and common sense to the conclusion of Trump’s personal guilt, based simply on the facts enumerated within
Letters To The Editor the Repor t. The reader would so state. Based on anyone anywhere near the will also find the report fascinating - despite its blandness of language in its descriptions of so many instances of Donald Tr ump’s obst r uction of justice as President! Ever y concer ned citizen must read the 2 tables of contents, minimally. A n imaginative citizen will readily connect the dots between Trump, his cronies, and Russian operatives attempting/succeeding in perverting our national election, with a careful reading of the rather descriptive Tables of Contents. All citizens should read and reread three times The Conclusion of the Report (designated page 394 at top & page 182 at bottom), immediately prior to Appendix A. Here it is for those without the report at hand. “Because we determined not to make a traditional prosecutorial judgment, we did not draw ultimate c on clu sion s ab o u t the President’s conduct. The e v i d e n c e we o b t a i n e d about the President’s actions and intent presents difficult issues that would need to be resolved if we were making a traditional prosecutorial judgment. At the same time, if we had conf idence after a thorough investigation of the facts that the President clearly did not commit obstruction of justice, we
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the facts and the applicable legal standards, we are unable to reach that judgment. Accordingly, while this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him.” Like other rational Americans, Robert Mueller expected Congress to use his report for the good of the nation and for the preservation of our Constitution. But, granted the lack of moral fiber and/or backbone within the Republican Cong ressional Caucus, Rober t Mueller is now himself in the crosshairs of Trump and his toadies, led by William Barr. Had something like this happened in Nazi Germany, the hy pothetical “special counsel” looking into Hitler’s actions would be summarily ar rested, tortured and executed! It would not surprise me if Donald Trump longs for such extrajudicial power for himself. Long fearful of and much appalled by America’s inexorable march towards autocracy - aided and abetted by a mutated Christianity - I cannot expect Trump supporters to read a single word of The Mueller Report. Truth doesn’t matter to them, alas! However, in the interest of saving our Constitution, I hope every rational citizen will come to its rescue. Donald Tr ump is our Constitution’s most potent opponent i n A mer ica’s history! Nicholas S. Molinari Brick
9/11 Responders Shouldn’t Get “Handout” From Feds It galls me to see Jon Stewart yet again harassing Congress for yet another large handout from the taxpayers at the same time several tort law fi rms are advertising on television for
site to make a claim. I have a neighbor who was a carpenter for the NY subway system and claimed to be at ground zero who collected $500k. This same person tried unsuccessfully years ago to get a reduction on the tax assessment for his house simply because it was 20 miles from the Oyster Creek nuclear power station. Almost eighteen years after 9/11, do you expect us to believe that anyone who has contracted a respiratory or other serious illness have not been affected by their occupations or lifestyle? Fi remen enter bu r n i ng buildings with little or no facial protection. Likewise, don’t they have comprehensive medical plans of their own, or does it taste better if the taxpayers pay for it? And what happened to the $9 billion Congress sent to the Zadroga fund in December of 2017? This subject is ripe for an investigative report. It should start from the beginning and include cash awards, tax breaks, medical costs, etc. so that everyone should be informed to make their own decisions without being stampeded by a talk-show host with a sharp political tilt. C. Crowley Toms River
Andy Kim Has Been Keeping His Promises As a Congressional candidate, Andy Kim ran on a platform that included monthly town halls in his district. In the first five months of his term, Andy has held six town halls and attended 7 events in the district. His town hall on the opioid crisis, held in Toms River, was something our district has been needing for years. It’s fantastic to have a representative so available to his constituency. Devon Mazza Toms River
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Bill Would Legislate Treatment Of Migrant Children In U.S. Care WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) and Congressman Ti m Bu rchet t ( T N- 02) introduced H.R. 3661, the Patriotic Employer Protection Act, which would strengthen programs intended to protect small business owners whose employees are militar y Reser vists deployed on active duty. “Across Burlington and Ocean Counties, I’ve seen small busi ness ow ner s who have done the right thing by hiring military Reser vists for key po -
sitions but worr y about t he u n c e r t a i nt y p o s e d if they’re transferred to active duty and deployed overseas,” said Congressman Kim. “This bipartisan bill would strengthen key programs and give these patriotic small business owners the peace of m i nd t hey need to put more of our Reser vists to work without worrying if a si ngle deploy ment will severely impact their business.” The Patriotic Employer P r o t e c t i o n Ac t wo u l d restructure Military Re-
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Kim also introduced the SERVICE Act, a bipartisan bill to lower military spouse unemployment. Congressman Tim Burchett took office in January 2019 after serving eight years as mayor of Knox County, Tennessee. Cong ressma n Bu rchet t cur rently ser ves on the House Budget, Foreig n Affairs and Small Business com mit tees. His goals i nclude suppor ting veterans, identifying f ree -ma rket healthca re solutions and facilitating energy independence.
Bill Would Protect Small Business Owners Hiring Reservists WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) and Congressman Ti m Bu rchet t (T N- 02) introduced H.R. 3661, the Patriotic Employer Protection Act, which would strengthen programs intended to protect small business owners whose employees are militar y Reser vists deployed on active duty. “Across Burlington and Ocean Counties, I’ve seen small business owners who have done the right thing by hi r i ng milit ar y Reservists for key positions but worry about the uncertainty posed if they’re transferred to active duty and deployed overseas,”
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Toms River Shakespeare Festival Announces 2019 Summer Season TOMS RIVER – Join in August 1-11 for the 2019 Toms River Shakespeare Festival! Performances will be held at Huddy Park on Thursday-Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. and at Ortley Beach on August 7. This year’s play will be Measure For Measure, directed by Lori Garrabrant. A young novice nun must persuade the Duke of Vienna’s corrupt Deputy, Angelo, to spare her brother’s life but when Angelo proposes a salacious bargain to redeem him, where will she turn and who will believe her. We can’t wait to return to Huddy Park Ortley Beach this summer for a 3rd Season of storytelling! Each year, our work is made possible by generous individuals,
sponsors and supporters like you, who help us raise the funds we urgently need to bring our productions to life. Alone, we couldn’t accomplish very much, but together we can continue to do exactly what we set out to do: to bring people together, to share timeless texts and stories with our audiences and to create theater that is inclusive, accessible and free for all! We need your support now more than ever to make it happen! Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Toms River Shakespeare Festival today! Any amount makes a difference and will help ensure the vitality of live theater in our community! For more information, visit trshakespeare.org/support.
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ORTLEY BEACH – The 3rd annual Kites, Crafts & Cones Festival will be held Saturday, July 27. The Craft Show will take place 12 to 7 p.m. Kite Flying, from 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This event will
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New Nonprofit Venue Opens for Local Artists and Musicians
By Carley Doktorski TOMS RIVER - To kick off the summer, The Clubhouse of Toms River recently opened at 53 Main Street, and has already created quite a buzz among local artists and musicians. This month, performances are slated for July 20, 24, 25, and 30, bringing new audiences and music lovers alike to the town’s center to see some of New Jersey’s dedicated creators. The Clubhouse aims to support working artists by providing a space to work, play, and explore creativity, presenting local and touring bands in concert several nights per week to encourage community engagement. This month, featured artists include Nightfires, Judochop, Sunshine Hysteria, Calling Down Fire, This is Me Breathing, Pathetic Fallacy, Breath Before Death, With Sails Ahead, Ruminate, I Dreamt The Sea, Crafter, Hopper Pond, The New Aquarian, Tug Of War Machine, Peach Creek,
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Attention All Active, Retired Military and Wounded Warriors Crossroads Realty is proud to announce that we participate in US Military on the Move, a program offered exclusively by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. When buying or selling a home, we have a program designed to reward America’s fighting men and women for their service to our country. US Military on the Move is a free real estate rebate and information program that allows you to earn cash back when you buy or sell a home. When you by or sell a home through US Military on the Move, you receive a cash rebate on the actual sales price – not a fixed amount
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Rock The River TOMS RIVER – Join us for Rock the River on July 27, 12-9 p.m., as we enjoy an energetic musical line-up, eclectic entertainment, and a variety of vendors and food trucks! The show is brought to you by Bubby’s Beanery, Downtown TR and the Little by Little Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping children with brain cancer and their families. Our headliner for the show is David Cook, an American Idol winning recording artist who just finished performing on Broadway in Kinky Boots!
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Summer in the Street Returns July 20 TOMS RIVER – The annual Summer in the Street festival is set for Saturday, July 20, 2019 along Washington St., between Main St. and Hooper Ave. The event will begin at 12 p.m. and run until 6 p.m. Admission and parking downtown are both free. Washington St. will be filled with over 80 vendors offering a wide variety of food and merchandise for sale. For the kids there will be amusements and inflatable rides. Live entertainment will fill the street with music by Smokey Starr, CPR Band, Katfish Lucy and bands from The Music Academy. The Toms River Volunteer Fire Co. #1 will host a beer & wine garden.
Many of Downtown Toms River’s restaurants and stores will be open for business! For more information on Summer in the Street please visit downtowntomsriver.com. Summer in the Street is sponsored by Xfinity, Downs Ford, Bathfitter, New Jersey Natural Gas, SUEZ, First Energy Foundation, Shore Community Bank, 100.1 WJRZ, 95.9 WRAT, 92.7 WOBM, 105.7 The HAWK, Allied Building Products, and the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. For more information on other upcoming Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District events please visit downtowntomsriver.com.
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TRENTON – The Cadwalader Heights Civic Association will host its 2019 historic house and garden tour from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Dubbed “Cadwalader Heights: 112 Years Young,” this every-other-year celebration will showcase more than a dozen beautiful homes and their unique stories, from construction to the present day, while raising funds in support of four of Trenton’s most prominent youth groups: The Trenton YMCA, the Trenton Robotics Club, and the Trenton Circus Squad. Tour this historic Trenton neighborhood that was
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Open Studio With TRAC TOMS RIVER – Open Studio night with TRAC is back on August 28, 5-8 p.m., at the TRAC Gallery. Come out 1st, 2nd and 3rd Wednesday’s to TRAC Gallery to enjoy a low key, no pressure environment to create art alongside other artists,
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Health Dept. Reminds Residents To Vaccinate Their Pets OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) wants to remind residents that vaccinating their precious furry friends can save their pets lives from many deadly diseases such as canine distemper and rabies. “We have recently seen an increase in canine distemper cases in raccoons here in Ocean County so now is a good time to urge all cat and dog owners to vaccinate their pets with age appropriate vaccines as recommended by their veterinarian,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. Pet vaccines exist to prevent your pet from falling ill. They provide immunity from a range of infectious diseases that can affect both humans and animals. Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator reminds us, “Living in Ocean County, many of us share our surroundings with wildlife. Sometimes animals such as raccoons, skunks and opossum may have an unexpected encounter with a family pet so it’s best to be protected from any of the diseases those animals may potentially be carrying. And you can never forget that rabies
can be passed on from animals to humans so keeping vaccinations up-to-date is crucial in maintaining not only your pet’s health, but your own.” Tips to keep your pets safe from wildlife: • Keep your dogs on a leash while on walks or at the park • Keep your cats indoors • Do not catch or remove wildlife form their homes • Don’t feed wildlife on your property and don’t feed your pets outside • Keep garbage can lids secure • Enjoy wildlife from a distance Regenye added, “Pet owners should schedule annual wellness appointments with their veterinarian to discuss their health and vaccination schedule. However, if you suspect your cat or dog had contact with a sick animal you should call your veterinarian right away.” If you have any questions regarding vaccinations please call the Ocean County Animal Facilities at 732-657-8086 or 609-978-0127 or your veterinarian. You can also visit the Health Department’s website at ochd.org or follow the Health Department on Twitter@ OCpublichealth or like us on Facebook.
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Continued From Page 1 and will be sent directly to their local taxing authorities. The amount of the reward will be up to the local business owner. As an example of how the program will run, a retailer in the program could set a 10 percent “reward” so that a customer spending $100 would have $10 credited toward their property taxes when using the Estate Card. The individual would also receive an additional credit of 25 cents for simply using the card, Councilman Terrance L. Turnbach said. Businesses in both towns would be part of the program, but the savings stay with the buyer, he said. In other words, if a Toms River resident buys something in a participating South Toms River store, they would get a tax rebate on their Toms River property taxes. The reverse would also be true – a South Toms River resident would get a rebate on their South Toms River taxes for a purchase made at a participating Toms River store. “Although we are starting our program on the heels of Toms River, it would be considered a separate program, but still a way to concentrate on local businesses,” South Toms River clerk and business administrator Joseph Kostecki said. “It’s a great program to create a better local environment for businesses to thrive.” Additionally, since South Toms River has a lot of renters, officials wanted to make sure they could have a program
The Toms River Times, July 20, 2019, Page 17 that worked for them, he said. Using the separate renters program, renters get money put back on the card, provided that they bring in more than $10 a month in rewards. On June 25, Toms River Township passed a resolution to enter into contract with Municipal Cards LLC, the property tax rebate program, with the goal of further developing Toms River’s downtown area and encouraging residents to shop local. All Toms River businesses will be able to establish their own “rewards” for purchases made by residents. “Everything’s falling into place,” Turnbach said regarding the plans. “This is a win-win for the residents of Toms River and for our local Toms River businesses.” The card will allow users to transfer funds 24/7 through the Cards Rewards browser extension available on Safari, Chrome, and Firefox. They can also download the Cards Rewards mobile app, according to the company’s website, MyEstateCard. com. Residents will be able to load their card through another bank account, via a check, through image deposits, or using Paypal. Green Dot reload locations are also currently available at more than 100,000 retail stores and fi nancial service centers nationwide to make deposits. The program will be run through the Estate Card by Visa, Turnbach said. Application for the card will be available online and links will be provided shortly on the Toms River Township page (tomsrivertownship.com). - Chris Lundy contributed to this story
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Possible Prevention Of Hearing Loss Through Better Nutrition Research seems to confirm a relationship between a healthy cardiovascular system and hearing health. As most of you know, optimal nutrition should be based around “whole foods” - fresh vegetables, fruits and nuts, vegetable juices and virgin olive oil. The jury is still out in regard to meat and dairy products, but it is quite clear that meats in general should be free of hormones and antibiotics. “Dead” foods (anything preheated, refined/processed), all processed vegetable oils, margarine, genetically modified products and aspartame (Equal, Nutrasweet) should also be avoided, particularly if microwaving. Although I am not a nutritionist, nutritional supplements are probably appropriate for most people. Even though supplements alone cannot provide a complete range of micronutrients that our bodies need to function optimally, they are necessary to counteract basic nutritional defi-
ciencies due to poor eating habits, to treat current health problems, to enhance the immune system and to counteract any nutritional losses due to prescription medications. Possible supplements might include Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin B Complex, Folic Acid, Magnesium, Zinc, Ginkgo Biloba, garlic and fish oil. Other substances such as coenzyme Q10, DHEA, Melatonin and Alpha-Lipoic Acid might be appropriate also. Regular exercise is vital for both cardiovascular fitness and better hearing health. Research clearly confirms that if we eat right and exercise daily, our overall health will be improved. Although prevention of hearing loss as a function of aging cannot be completely stopped, there are certainly ways to “slow down” the process. The combination of a nutritionally optimal diet, exercise and appropriate hearing aids will lead to a more active lifestyle and improve quality of life.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Grilling Lettuce Might Make You Sleepy
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. This summer, lots of people are barbecuing. You probably think the word “grill” and “lettuce” shouldn’t be in the same sentence should they? Why not? It wouldn’t be the first time a vegetable was grilled. Just think of zucchini, peppers and corn on the cob. Wild lettuce, known as Lactusa virosa is a species from the lettuce family that is most interesting. It grows all over the world. It contains “lactucarium” a milky substance that can cause sedation and psychoactive effects like hallucinations. It should NOT be grilled. Wild lettuce has bright green leaves which secrete the lactucarium. This compound resembles opium, a mild analgesic. In the early 1900’s, extracts of this species was used for whooping cough. But you’re probably wondering about Iceberg lettuce, or Romaine aren’t you? To answer your first question (because I can read your mind), NO, these foods are not psychoactive. Food Science and Biotechnology has an article entitled, “Sleep-inducing effect of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) varieties on pentobarbital-induced sleep.” The scientists investigated the sleep-inducing effect of Romaine lettuce on mice who were put to sleep by pentobarbital, an anesthetic and anti-seizure drug. Because Romaine lettuce has a higher content of a compound called “lactucin,” it made people sleep longer than they would have normally. They tested the seed extract and the leaves themselves, seeds were stronger. FYI, lactucin is part of the bigger compound lactucarium, which I mentioned earlier, so Romaine does actually have some sedating characteristics. Iceberg didn’t make anyone snooze although
it’s fabulous for lettuce wraps! Of the two lettuces, Romaine is what I recommend. Not because it causes drowsiness, trust me it’s not even remotely close to an Ambien! But because Romaine lettuce is full of antioxidants and chlorophyll which clean your internal biochemical gears. It also contains a lot of vitamin K and natural folate (methylation), plus what better way to consume delicious fiber?! It’s also very high in potassium which normalizes blood pressure. So this summer, try grilling lettuce along with your burgers and dogs. Here’s a recipe for you: Grilled Lettuce with Parmesan Ingredients 4 small Romaine hearts, rinsed 1 tablespoon of olive oil 2 TBLS favorite salad dressing 2 tea chopped fresh parsley Salt and Pepper to taste Optional: 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan or Goat Cheese Directions Cut an inch off of the top part of the Romaine leaves off, leaving the bottom core intact. This allows you to grill the lettuce without it falling apart. Brush the lettuce with olive oil and place on your heated grill or skillet. Turn frequently to brown/char all sides. (They will slightly soften but they should not wilt or turn black). You want them crisp tender, and slightly charred. Once done, you can drizzle your favorite dressing on top. I like creamy Caesar dressing personally. Then sprinkle fresh parsley on top, and salt/pepper. Optionally, sprinkle Parmesan or fresh goat cheese. Serve while warm.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE 33rd Annual Antiques, Crafts, & Collectibles Faire
TOMS RIVER – On Saturday, August 31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., the Ocean County Historical Society will host their 33rd Annual Antiques, Crafts, & Collectibles Faire. Rain or shine! This event is being held in the Ocean County Parking Garage located at the intersection of Madison & Hadley Ave., Toms River. Enjoy 50/50 raffle, used books for only $1 or a full bag for $5, local history books, baked goods, ever popular antique engines, museum tours,
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willing to spend everything they had on one child at the expense of the other children if that child required greater care than the other chil- Marc S. Galella Esq. dren. By using a common trust you give the trustee the flexibility to do this. The drawback to the common trust is that the older children will have to wait a longer period of time to receive their share of the inheritance depending upon the age of the youngest child. This could be a disadvantage if there is a significant age difference between the youngest and oldest child. The advantage of the separate trust is that each child will receive their share of the estate when they reach the specified age. This means that the older children do not have to wait for their inheritance until the youngest child reaches the specified age. The drawback to the separate trust is the trustee can only use the money in that individual child’s trust for the care of that child. If one child requires significantly more care than the other children, the trustee is limited to the amount of money in that child’s trust and cannot use the money in the other trusts. Which trust is better for you for your is something to be discussed with your estate planning attorney when making up your Will.
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By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – As the saying goes: it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt. According to the National Weather Service, 30,000 people are rescued from rip currents and high surf zones in the US each year. According to the US Lifesaving Association (USLA), more than 100 bathers will lose their lives this year due to rip current drowning. While the beach is a great place to relax and enjoy the waves, the Ocean County Health Department is reminding residents to practice caution when in the ocean. “With the water getting warmer as the dog days of summer approach, more and more people will flock to the ocean to swim and recreate. That is why it’s extremely important to be aware of any known rip currents where you’re swimming and to only swim when a lifeguard is on duty,” advises Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. It is always a good idea to swim only when a lifeguard is on duty. The USLA calculates that a person’s chance of drowning is 1 in a million while swimming at a protected beach. While lifeguards do a great job of keeping watch to ensure safety, it is important for everyone to know how to avoid a rip current in the first place, or what to do if pulled into one. “If you ever find yourself caught in a rip current, do not fight it,” said Daniel E. Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator. “The best thing to do is to swim parallel to the shore and swim back
to the beach at an angle. Try to stay calm - rip currents only pull you out, not under.” Some may refer to them as “undertow” or “rip tides,” but these silent dangers are actually rip currents. Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast moving water moving at speeds of 8 feet per second. “Drowning deaths occur when people pulled offshore are unable to keep themselves afloat and swim back to shore. This is due to any combination of exhaustion, fear, panic or lack of swimming skills, “Regenye added. The OCHD provides some tips to remember in the event you get pulled into a rip current: Don’t swim against the current. Swim out of the current, then to shore. Try to escape by floating or treading water if the current circulates back toward the beach. If you feel you will be unable to reach the shore, draw attention to yourself by yelling or waving for assistance. How can we identify if a rip current is present? The OCHD noted that they can present as a narrow gap of darker, seemingly calmer water between areas of breaking waves and whitewater, or a channel of churning, choppy water. There is also a difference in water color or perhaps a line of foam, seaweed or debris moving seaward. If you see someone struggling in a rip current, get help from a lifeguard. If you attempt to rescue the person, you may end up in the same situation. If possible, throw the struggling swimmer something that floats. If a lifeguard isn’t available call 9-1-1. For more information on rip currents and a complete list of “rip tips,” visit the Health Department website at ochd.org.
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ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Rotary Club of Toms River Presents Sailfest on September 7, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at the Island Heights waterfront! This free family event features sailboat races in the morning, crafters and vendors, great food vendors including food trucks, inflatable kiddie rides, BIG CASH 50/50,
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Eyes of the Wild: Animals are Out of this World TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch will host Eyes of the Wild: Animals are Out of this World on August 11, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Humans should celebrate the first man on the moon. That was a huge accomplishment! But….Did you know that a multitude of our animal friends had already made the trip to space long before we did? This program will feature three important scientific topics: 1) animals have been instru-
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TOMS RIVER – The Downtown Toms River Farmers Market is open on Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through mid-November. The market is located at The Ocean County Parking Garage Lawn along Hadley Ave. Convenient free parking is available! The market will have NJ Jersey Fresh farmers featuring fruits & vegetables, baked goods, pickles & olives, Italian specialties, herbs & spices, candy & nuts, NJ winery, homemade soaps, coffee, and
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Continued From Page 1 then up to the discretion of ICE whether they want to interview the suspect about their residency status. The State Attorney General issued a Directive at the end of last year that law enforcement agencies must not ask about residency status unless it is relevant to the crime being investigated. The reason for this Directive is that, in order for police to do their jobs properly, they have to be trusted by the public. An undocumented immigrant who witnessed a crime or is the victim of a crime is less likely to report it to police if they fear deportation, according to the Attorney General’s office. “This fear makes it more difficult for officers to solve crimes and bring suspects to justice, putting all New Jerseyans at risk,” Attorney General Gurbir Grewal wrote in the directive. “To be clear, nothing in this new Directive limits New Jersey law enforcement agencies or officers from enforcing state law – and nothing in this Directive should be read to imply that New Jersey provides “sanctuary” to those who commit crimes in this state. Any person who violates New Jersey’s criminal laws can and will be held accountable for their actions, no matter their immigration status. Similarly, nothing in this Directive restricts New Jersey law enforcement agencies or officers from complying with the requirements of Federal law or valid court orders, including
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The Toms River Times, July 20, 2019, Page 27 judicially-issued arrest warrants for individuals, regardless of immigration status.” Basically, the directive states that local law enforcement shouldn’t be asking about residency or helping ICE just for the purposes of immigration enforcement. They must work with ICE, however, for violent or sexual crimes such as: Any first or second degree offense, as defined in N.J.S.A 2C:43-1; Any indictable domestic violence offense defined in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19; A list of other crimes such as assault, endangering the welfare of children, burglary, witness tampering, eluding, stalking, and more. The directive also states that law enforcement can no longer keep an office for ICE, and the county is complying with that, Fiure said. The ICE officer has worked remotely in the past, so there is really little difference. The county will continue to operate as they have been until the lawsuit comes to fruition, he said. They will still question suspects about their nation of origin and report suspicions to ICE. State: No Lawsuit Needed The State Attorney General’s office, when reached for comment by this newspaper, stated that there is nothing in the directive that says the county cannot continue working with ICE in the way that it has been. “Nothing in the Directive restricts officers from complying with the requirements of federal law, including 8 U.S.C. § 1373,” read a statement from Peter Aseltine, spokesman for the Attorney General’s office.
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TOMS RIVER – Join in for a pasta dinner to benefit the Holiday City Berkeley First Aid Squad on September 22, 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 129, 2025 Church Rd. in Toms River. You will have your
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WHITING – Pine Ridge at Crestwood will host a Hot Dog Lunch on September 30, 12-3 p.m., at 73 Martin Drive, Whiting. Lunch will be at 12-12:45 p.m. Cost is $5. There will be a 50/50 and a Mini
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By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – If you are suffering from grief or loss, this new weekly meeting might be just the thing to help you through it. Wellness in Nurtured Grief Support (WINGS) was created by two local women in the recovery community who aim to redefine grief and loss while creating a supportive environment. WINGS is now part of the Monday night lineup of recovery meetings at the Mental Health Association of Ocean County. According to Michelle Price, co-facilitator of WINGS, noted that the meetings are meant for those who have been touched by loss of any kind, whether it is related to substance use, loss of a career, relationship, dreams, or others. “Grief comes in many forms,” said Price. “We recognize dozens of types of grief, which always surprises people…But we’re working on changing people’s perceptions.” Price stated that grief is typically associated with shame in the recovery community, a perception she calls “unfortunate,” because grief should not be seen as a punishment. WINGS addresses the need from the recovery community to tackle grief and loss in different ways. The grief from losing someone to substance abuse and losing someone to cancer or a car accident can be vastly different, she said. Amy Johnson, WINGS co-facilitator and Price’s partner, has personal experience with the loss of a spouse, which helps her to work with members of the group. “Losing a spouse – or any family member – to an addiction is extremely difficult because of the stigma attached to the disease,” said Johnson. “That’s why starting this group with
like-minded people who have had similar experiences can make a difference.” Both Price and Johnson have been trained in a specialized curriculum on grief. The WINGS group began meeting back in February and has attracted members from all walks of life, including both men and women of various ages. According to Price, group attendance varies by week, which she attributes to the needs of each individual as well as the fact that grief is a heavy topic. The group meets weekly, however you are not required to attend each meeting. Price stated that some people facing grief and loss may not be ready to attend and that is OK. When new members attend WINGS, they receive a checklist with many forms of grief. Participants mark all that apply, choose two that affect them the most, and then begin working from that starting point. “Grief is as individual as a fingerprint,” said Price, “Similarly, no relationship is the same. The relationship I have with my mother is not the same as what the relationship the person next to me has with his/her mother.” WINGS not only provides individuals with a supportive environment, but it also allows people to protect their physical and mental health by preventing anger, stress, sleep disruption, strained relationships, etc. There is no cost to attend a WINGS meeting. Dinner is provided. The meetings are held at 4:15 p.m. every Monday at The Mental Health Association – Ocean County, located at 25 South Shore Drive in Toms River. For more information, call 732-914-1546 or email mprice@mhanj.org.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of july 20 - july 26 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): When you are filled with enthusiasm you can achieve everything you can imagine. You may realize that it is necessary to take steps to make your dreams come true. Friends will offer advice and encouragement this week. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Someone may offer ideas that capture your imagination and lure you away from dull chores. Enjoy pleasant escapes from the ordinary but don’t let them cause misunderstandings or disrupt your schedule this week. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Strike a balance between income and outflow. In the week ahead you might notice that you often spend money spontaneously or purchase items on a whim. This might be a good time to develop a savings strategy. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Greener pastures might grow more attractive. You may sometimes feel limited or frustrated by the necessities of modern life. Ambitious people may influence your outlook and impact daily routines as the week unfolds. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your ideas and actions can spark joy as well as passion in the week to come. Sidestep a workplace struggle for dominance and focus your energies on making a valuable vision come true. Embrace wise business strategies. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Plant the seeds and success will sprout. Home fires may burn brightly, and you may benefit from harmonious family dynamics and team spirit. Your negotiation skills are in top form as the week begins.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A loved one may seem changeable or distant right now, but in the end, true love conquers all. In the week ahead your social life could have ups and downs as you may be challenged to deal with various people with differing agendas. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your past kindnesses and generosity will be rewarded. If you have a powerful financial need it is quite possible that your prayers will be answered this week. An acquaintance could give you a valuable tip. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You might hit the lottery of love in the week ahead. The bonds of friendships can grow tighter and your social life could be buzzing. You may find it easier than usual to act on inspiring and romantic notions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Tap into the creative energy and use your imagination to follow an idea to a satisfactory conclusion. You can launch something important in the week ahead if you are willing to put ego and control issues aside. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): All’s well that ends well. Your home or the workplace could seem like a hotbed of intrigue or crossed signals for short periods as this week unfolds, but issues will be resolved easily if you take a partner’s advice. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the week ahead, partners and friends may often be more willing to discuss finance than romance. If you wait for the right opening, however, you will have a chance to express your enduring affections.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Try This Quick, Light Dish When It’s Just Too Hot To Cook Outdoors By Wolfgang Puck What can a food lover do in summertime when it’s too hot to go outside and grill? The answer is easy: Return to the stove with a recipe that’s so quick, satisfying and light that you’ll forget all about cooking outdoors. The classic technique of sauteing is incomparably easy and so fast that you may sit down to your meal and blink your eyes in astonishment that something so delicious has almost magically appeared on your table. As you may know, the word “saute” comes to us from the French word for “jump,” and in the kitchen it refers to cooking relatively small pieces of food over high heat in a wide, shallow pan - known as a saute pan, of course - with curving sides that help the food stay in the pan as you briskly stir or toss them. Once the food has cooked through in minutes, you add some flavorful liquid and stir and scrape to deglaze the pan deposits, producing a delicious sauce that completes the dish. For a perfect example of this technique, look no further than my recipe for shrimp with pink peppercorn sauce. The medium-sized shrimp called for here take only a few minutes to cook through once you’ve started tossing them in the saute pan; any longer, and they would go from tender and juicy to rubbery and dry. Once the shrimp have been sauteed and set aside to keep warm, the sauce comes together almost as quickly. First you deglaze the pan with a splash of dry vermouth (plus some minced shallot for extra flavor); then reduce some fish stock and enrich it with a little butter. To add an extra dimension of flavor, I also like to include a tablespoon of whole pink peppercorns (available in well-stocked markets, in gourmet food shops or online), which have a bright, sharp, slightly sweet flavor. Named because they’re the same general size and shape as black and white peppercorns, though not related to them, these dried, rose-colored berries come from the Peruvian peppertree. (Since that tree is a member of the cashew family, anyone with tree nut allergies would be well advised to avoid the peppercorns. But you could add another sharp-tasting accent to the sauce such as a squeeze of lemon juice or some drained capers.) To complete this quick indoor dish - which works well either as an appetizer or, in larger portions, as a light main course - I like to serve it on a bed of baby spinach. And what’s the easiest way to cook that spinach? You guessed it: sauteing! SHRIMP WITH PINK PEPPERCORN SAUCE Serves 4 to 6
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24 medium-sized plump fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left attached if you like Kosher salt Coarsely ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, minced 3 tablespoons dry white vermouth 1 cup (250 mL) homemade fish stock (recipe follows) or good-quality store-bought fish stock 1 tablespoon pink peppercorns 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/2 pound (500 g) baby spinach leaves, thoroughly rinsed and dried, stems removed
Season the shrimp lightly all over with salt and pepper. Heat a large saute pan over high heat until very hot. Drizzle in the oil, add the shrimp, and saute, stirring them frequently and turning them over to make sure they cook on both sides, until uniformly pink and opaque white, about 4 minutes total. Remove them to a covered dish, and keep warm. Add the minced shallot to the pan, saute briefly just until fragrant, and then add the vermouth; quickly stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan deposits. Immediately add the stock and pink peppercorns; boil, stirring frequently, until the liquid has reduced by about a third, 3 to 5 minutes. Using a wire whisk, add 4 tablespoons of the butter a few pieces at a time, whisking until fully incorporated before adding each of the few pieces, to form a creamy sauce. Set aside, cover, and keep warm. In another saute pan over medium-high heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cook, watching carefully, just until it begins to turn light brown. Immediately add the spinach, reduce the heat to medium, sprinkle lightly with salt, and stir the spinach just until it has uniformly wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat. To serve, divide the spinach among the centers of heated serving plates. Divide the shrimp among the plates, placing them neatly around and slightly overlapping the spinach. Drizzle the sauce and pink peppercorns over and around the shrimp. Serve immediately. FISH STOCK Makes about 1 quart (1 L) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds fish bones, cut or broken into pieces, from any saltwater fish except salmon 1 carrot, peeled and sliced 1/2 yellow onion, peeled and sliced 1 shallot, peeled and sliced 1/2 stalk celery, sliced, leaves reserved 2 cups (500 mL) dry white wine 1 sprig Italian parsley 1 sprig fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns Water In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the olive oil over moderate heat. Add the fish bones, carrot, onion, shallot and celery; saute, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until the vegetables start to soften, about 10 minutes. Add the wine, and stir and scrape to deglaze the pan deposits. Add the reserved celery leaves, parsley, thyme, bay leaf and peppercorns. Add enough water to cover all the ingredients. Raise the heat slightly, and bring the liquid to a boil; then, reduce the heat to maintain a brisk simmer. Cook, uncovered, for 25 minutes. Meanwhile, line a strainer with a double layer of cheesecloth and place it above a heatproof bowl. When the stock is done simmering, remove it from the heat and pour it through the strainer. Use immediately, letting any unused stock to cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days or in the freezer for up to four months.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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